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Estate Planning Cases We Handle in Florida

Florida's estate planning landscape is governed by the Florida Probate Code and administered through the state's circuit courts in all 67 counties. The state's homestead exemption laws are among the most generous in the nation, offering unlimited protection for primary residences. Florida's lack of state income tax makes it an attractive destination for retirees, but this also means more complex federal estate tax planning considerations. The state's probate process can be streamlined through proper planning, including the use of lady bird deeds and other Florida-specific estate planning tools.

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Why Hire a Estate Planning Attorney in Florida?

Florida-licensed attorneys understand the state's unique homestead laws, which can provide unlimited asset protection but come with strict residency and usage requirements. Local attorneys are familiar with Florida's specific probate procedures, including the state's simplified administration process for smaller estates and the requirements for formal administration in circuit courts.

Florida Estate Planning Laws & Deadlines

Florida follows its own Probate Code found in Chapters 731-735 of the Florida Statutes, with unique provisions for homestead property that cannot be devised freely if the decedent is survived by a spouse or minor children. The state recognizes lady bird deeds (enhanced life estate deeds) as a probate avoidance tool, and Florida trust law allows for particularly flexible trust arrangements under Chapter 736 of the Florida Statutes.

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